Raton School District
School District · Raton, New Mexico
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,353
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
New Mexico rank
#18 of 88
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above New Mexico avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,353
$2,618 vs New Mexico median
District size
833 students
Typical than New Mexico median
About Raton
Raton is a Raton, New Mexico school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 833 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $16,353 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Raton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Raton Intermediate, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Raton students show an average math proficiency of 23.1% and ELA proficiency of 35.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Raton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Raton with test data.
Schools in Raton
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New Mexico
- City
- Raton
- Total Enrollment
- 833
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Raton?
Raton has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Raton?
The average composite rating for Raton is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Raton?
Raton spends $16,353 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Raton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Raton is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Raton?
Raton Intermediate is the highest-rated school in Raton with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Raton?
Across schools in Raton with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Raton compare to other districts in New Mexico?
Raton has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Mexico by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in NM
Compare Raton with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Las Cruces (39)
- Gallup (33)
- Santa Fe (30)
- Gadsden (28)
- Roswell (22)
- Rio Rancho (21)
- Farmington (20)
- Clovis (18)
- Hobbs (18)
- Central (17)
- Los Lunas (16)
- Alamogordo (15)
- Carlsbad (14)
- Deming (13)
- Espanola (13)
- Grants (12)
- Nm Corrections (11)
- Bernalillo (11)
- Artesia (10)
- Belen (10)
- West Las Vegas (10)
- Lovington (10)
- Silver City (9)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Mexico Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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